Yes. Ohio BCI processes and mails out all background checks for the state. To check the status of your background The Civilian Identification Department of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation can be reached Monday through Friday toll-free at 877-224-0043, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

BCI can only process FBI background checks for specific types of Ohio employment. If you need a FBI background check for personal use, please contact the FBI at 304-625-5590 and follow their instructions for submitting fingerprints directly to their office.

When receiving a rejection letter on a BCI or FBI background check, review the reason for the rejection. You will receive a separate result for the BCI and FBI background checks, so don’t assume that if you receive a rejection letter that it pertains to both results. You will need to submit a new set of fingerprints for the rejected background check.

Pre-employment screening eliminates the potential high-risk employee. It improves your chances of not only hiring the perfect applicant for the position, but also protecting your assets, employees and customers from possible legal action and security risks!